West Africa · Conseil Nigérien des Utilisateurs des Transports Publics (CNUT) document Niger BSC Certificate
Get your Niger BSC certificate with SCK Representation. Submit the necessary documents to sck@scktr.com for quick processing.
Validate before the vessel sails
The Niger BSC is a two-step process: the official BSC number must first be obtained from a draft, then printed on the original Bill of Lading. A copy of that original B/L showing the BSC number is required to finalise validation — so start before the vessel sails.
No BSC = fines & demurrage
Cargo arriving without a validated Niger BSC faces customs penalties at the destination, terminal demurrage, and clearance delays until the certificate is regularised — far more costly than the certificate itself.
Required Documents — Niger BSC
Niger BSC — short explainer
If your cargo transits another country
Benin transit (Cotonou): both the Niger BSC and the Benin BESC are required. Ivory Coast transit (Abidjan): only the Niger BSC is required. Ghana (Tema) / Nigeria (Lagos) transit: only the Niger BSC is required — no separate tracking note for Ghana or Nigeria.
Niger BSC: full requirements
Last Updated: 18 December 2025 – Regulations are subject to change.
To ensure a smooth customs clearance process for imports to the Republic of Niger, shippers must obtain a validated Cargo Tracking Note (BSC/BESC).
Niger is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the northeast, Chad to the east, Nigeria and Benin to the south, Burkina Faso and Mali to the west, and Algeria to the northwest. The capital and largest city is Niamey. The official language is French, and the population is around 23 million. Niger has a diverse culture with influences from the indigenous tribes, European colonizers, and the African diaspora.
How to Get a Niger BSC Certificate
You must submit PDF copies of the documents. There is no need to send hard copies. Please ensure all documents are final, as a penalty fee applies for modifications made after validation.
Two-Step Validation Procedure
[!IMPORTANT] Number Printing Requirement: The Niger BSC validation is a two-step process:
- Pre-Validation: Shippers submit drafts to obtain the official BSC number.
- Final Validation: The BSC number must be printed on the Bill of Lading. A copy of this original Bill of Lading with the BSC number is required to finalize and validate the certificate.
Transit & Port Guidelines
[!WARNING] Benin Transit (Cotonou): If your shipment transits through Benin on its way to Niger, both certificates are required (Niger BSC and Benin BESC).
Ivory Coast Transit (Abidjan): If transiting through Abidjan, you do not need an Ivory Coast BSC. Only the Niger BESC is required.
Ghana/Nigeria Transit: If your cargo transits via Tema (Ghana) or Lagos (Nigeria), you do not need a tracking note for Ghana or Nigeria. Only the Niger BSC is required.
What a validated Niger BSC looks like
A certificate we filed, with the customer fields masked. Use it to check the layout, where the authority stamp sits and where the reference number is printed.
Niger BSC: the complete guide
Issuing authority, required documents, application process, timeline and the rules that apply — in one page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the BSC mandatory for shipments to Niger?
Why is the Niger BSC a two-step process?
I'm transiting through Benin — do I need two certificates?
Can I use one BSC number for multiple shipments?
How long does it take to get approval?
Once you provide all the required documents, a draft of the BESC certificate will be shared with your side. Next, we need your confirmation on the draft and payment. Afterwards, the certificate will be submitted for the approval of Nigerian authorities. This process usually takes a few days, but a week should be expected in planning.
If your freight is in transit via Abidjan (Ivory Coast), you do not need to get an Ivory Coast BSC certificate. Ivory Coast BSC is only required for importing goods. Therefore, you only need to issue a Niger BESC certificate for your shipment.
What is BSC?
BSC – Bordereau de Suivi de Cargaison is another name for a waiver document, also known as an ECTN.
Do I have to mention the Niger BSC number on the Bill of Lading?
Yes. Two steps make up the Niger BSC validation procedure. First, the certificate is pre-validated, and the shipper is given the BSC number. Then, to validate the certificate, we need a copy of the original Bill of Lading with the BSC number.
Which name should be indicated on the bill of lading as a discharge port?
Cotonou (Benin) and Lome (Togo) are the ports mainly preferred for the imports which are transited to Niger, and these ports handle maritime traffic of Niger. Cotonou (Benin) is an important waypoint for the Republic of Niger. If the port of discharge is indicated as Lagos (Nigeria) or Tema (Ghana) on the bill of lading, there is no need to issue a BESC/ECTN certificate for these countries. Shippers will only need a BESC certificate for the Republic of Niger.
For more information and document samples, please contact our team via sck@scktr.com.
Can I use the same BSC number for multiple shipments?
No, every Bill of Lading requires a unique, validated BSC tracking number.
Regulations are subject to change, we recommend confirming the latest country-specific requirements with our team via email.
Also shipping to other African ports?
Each destination has its own cargo tracking note. We handle them all under one roof.
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